Comfort's Bio

Comfort Itoka, Budget Director

Comfort joined the NYCDOE in April 2001 as a
Budget Analyst in the Strategic Planning Section of the Division of School
Facilities. She made a transition from capital budget to school based budgeting
in 2003 as a Budget Team Leader. With subsequent assignments and titles
over the years her functions have focused on providing operational support
directly to Principals and staff. Her extensive working relationship with
Principals gives her a better understanding and deep appreciation of the
enormous tasks and challenges they are faced with. Comfort holds an MA in
Public Administration with a focus in Government Budgeting from NYU. She
strives for Principal satisfaction by providing high quality support that will
contribute in achieving academic excellence for all students. She encourages
Principals to always feel free to reach out at all times.